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$156 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip
$326
Typical prices: $505-$337
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IAD - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$339
Typical prices: $600-$397
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Tue 9/8Fri 9/11
BWI - SFO • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (WAS-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Tue, Jul 28 - Wed, Aug 5
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11:17 am - 7:13 pm
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18h 40m
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$326Frontier
Mon, Jun 29 - Tue, Jul 7
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$327Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22
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$327Frontier
Thu, Jul 30 - Mon, Aug 3
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Tue, Jul 28 - Fri, Jul 31
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$330Frontier
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco departing in July.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco costs $325 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and San Francisco (SFO). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 15% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-San Francisco routes. The most popular route is between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and San Francisco (SFO).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Francisco, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $399 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $522 and $493 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $516, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 56% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$156
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
DCA
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SFO
Jan 2025
Reserve your plane seat & bring something to eat in the plane.
PhallyFlew with Alaska Airlines
IAD
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SFO
Oct 2024
Don't take too much stuff. Make sure to have the necessary documents or boarding pass ready.
NoamFlew with Alaska Airlines
IAD
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SFO
Aug 2024
Flying to the Ronald Reagan airport is closer and faster to D.C. than the Dulles airport.
DeniseFlew with Alaska Airlines
IAD
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May 2024
Bring your own device. No screens on the seatbacks.

FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

  • How do I get around once I arrive in California?

    From San Francisco Airport, there are a number of public transport options. Take the AirTrain to the BART Rapid Rail station, which goes to San Francisco, East Bay, and San Mateo County. If you’re traveling to San Jose, the Caltrain Commuter rail has a direct service from Millbrae Station. The SamTrans public bus service runs 24/7 and connects the airport with Millbrae Station, San Francisco, and San Mateo County.

  • How do I get around San Francisco Airport?

    For the convenience of people traveling through San Francisco Airport, the SFO AirTrain is a free 24-hour service that connects the domestic and international terminals, parking garages, rental car center, and the BART train station.

  • I’m traveling with kids. How can I keep them entertained?

    The FunWay at Dulles International is a play area with a slide and foam models of NASA aircraft where kids can run around before departure. A touchscreen console has kid-friendly games, while activity sheets and puzzles keep children entertained. Located in Concourse B, parents and guardians have access to seating and charging stations while they wait.

  • Are there pet relief areas on this route?

    If you’re traveling with a pet or service animal, Dulles International in Washington has four pet relief areas in the airport to use before you depart. After you land at San Francisco, there are a number of fenced animal relief areas with water bowls, which are indicated by paw-prints painted on the ground.

  • Can I fly nonstop from Washington, D.C., to San Francisco?

    Yes, those looking for direct flights to San Francisco to DC will be glad to know that they have several options. United Airlines offers nonstop service from both BWI and IAD to SFO, American Airlines offers nonstop service from IAD to SFO, and Alaska Airlines offers nonstop service from IAD to SFO.

  • What other cities does San Francisco International Airport serve besides just San Francisco?

    Aside from San Francisco, SFO serves as the main gateway to northern California. You can easily access other nearby cities such as Oakland, Davis, Fremont, Berkeley, Santa Rosa and San Jose from SFO.

  • Can I get to the downtown area of San Francisco via a rideshare when I land?

    Yes, the rideshare apps Lyft and Uber both operate at SFO. Each terminal has a designated pickup area for these rides. At Terminal 1, you’ll meet your ride in the garage core A/B and B. In Terminal 2, it is located at garage core C and D, and in Terminal 3, you will go to E, F, and F/G. The rideshare app Wingz also operates at SFO, and the pickup locations are just outside the doors of each terminal.

  • Are there any hotels at the airports in Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. In case you’d like to stay at the airport the night before your flight, IAD boasts the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott onsite, BWI has the Sheraton BWI Hotel, and DCA has the Crystal City Marriott. These airports also each have many other hotel options nearby in case you’d prefer to take a free shuttle in the morning.

  • If I don’t have a direct flight from Washington DC to San Francisco, where will my layovers occur?

    If you have not booked a direct flight, your layover locations will depend on the airlines you choose to fly with. For example, Frontier Airlines stops in Denver (DEN), United Airlines stops in either New York (EWR) or Houston (IAH), Delta stops in Minneapolis (MSP), and JetBlue stops in Boston (BOS).

  • What documents will I need in order to fly from Washington, D.C., to San Francisco?

    US citizens boarding a flight from DC to San Francisco need only a valid passport or a REAL ID driver’s license. Please keep in mind that normal driver’s licenses that are not REAL IDs will not be accepted for air travel. 

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco was $156 for a one-way ticket and $326 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

    There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.) and only 1 airport in San Francisco (San Francisco). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

    Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $424 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $424 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $249 or less one-way and $502 or less round-trip.
  • Direct flights from Washington to San Francisco are served by a number of airlines, including United and Alaska Airlines. Flights from Washington to San Francisco usually depart from Dulles International Airport and arrive at San Francisco International Airport.
  • If you’re hungry before your flight from Dulles, there are plenty of food and beverage outlets to choose from. Enjoy a meal by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, grab a gourmet burger or a slice of pizza, or relax with a glass of wine before you embark.
  • A diverse collection of local art, sculptures, and rotating exhibits are on display at Dulles International Airport. While waiting for flights to depart, travelers can also see the Daedalus 87 human-powered aircraft on display at the AeroTrain station in Concourse B and enjoy live entertainment and classical music performances throughout the terminals.
  • If someone in your party is flying from Dulles for the first time and has special needs, the Wings for All program has been designed to ease the stress of flying for people with special needs. Families and guardians can take part in a simulation of the stages of traveling on a plane, from checking in and passing through security to boarding an aircraft. This program also helps to educate airport personnel to understand the needs of all passengers.
  • At San Francisco Airport, friendly dogs wearing “Pet me!” vests can be found around the terminals with their handlers. The Wag Brigade program brings certified animal therapy dogs to spread cheer through the airport with their gentle dispositions and helps to ease the stress of traveling, especially for children.
  • The Airport Butler at San Francisco is a multilingual concierge service that can be customized for all kinds of travelers including business passengers, senior citizens, and those traveling with children. Passengers are met at the gate and escorted through the airport. The Airport Butler also assists with luggage collection and can organize transfers and hotel bookings.
  • Washington, D.C., is served by three major airports: Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Most departures from DC to San Francisco depart from either IAD or BWI, but DCA serves a small number of flights, as well.
  • If you will be landing late at night in San Francisco, you may want to book a hotel near the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) so you can immediately rest before continuing your journey in the morning. The Grand Hyatt SFO is onsite at the airport, and there are plenty of hotels connected to the hotel via free shuttles.
  • Those traveling out of BWI, IAD, or DCA with limited mobility will be glad to know that all three airports offer accessibility services. At each one, wheelchair rental is available, as well as escort service, accessible facilities, changing tables, and more.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4298 reviews
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Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

10.0 ExcellentRobert, May 2026
LAS - SFO
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Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The check-in crew for Alaska was rude, unhelpful, and the opposite of customer-centric. We arrived 50 minutes before our flight and were told it was too late to check baggage. When I asked what the cutoff was, the agent started speaking in codes “D50” and yelling to their manager who also spoke in codes. They then tried to speak to me using these codes and all I wanted to know was the time of the cutoff, which they would not — or could not — articulate. They booked me and my family on the next flight while smirking.

Generally Good. Outbound flight was marred by a continuously s creaming baby. Fortunately the flight was only 90 mins long it would be nice if people traveling with small childres could be centered in one part of the plane. Also, you need to adapt your servey to include a "not applicable " option for things like food and entertainment, which are not offered on shorter flights. I fily Alaska by choice as given all the cirumstances, I fel\el you do a good job.

i canceled my flight from SEA to SFO, SNA to SEA and received full refund from Alaska Airlines. i am pleased with the customer service.

i canceled my return flight package with Alaska Airlines. Customer Service was excellent and assisted me to cancelled both of our reservations and returned the payment in full. that is excellent service and understanding and empathy of the customers' needs. i like Alaska Airlines and recommend AS to everyone.

Representatives both at the gate and on the plane have zero interest in helping you! It’s really unfortunate…

I was in economy class and there was plenty of leg room. New interior which was nice and they served various kinds of chips and sodas on the red eye. You couldn't get a bottle of water but they instead served it in a medium paper cup from a reinforced structured paper container, environmental friendly.

Great experience, staff and crew were very professional, friendly and helpful!

I fell asleep and missed my flight and they rescheduled me no problem. Staff was professional and the plane was clean. I was very happy with my experience.

Alaska used to be a top notch airline. With it's growth it is now in line with the big airlines. Not bad, not great.

Overall it was fine, however one of my two checked bags did not arrive and I was told it was left in Palm Springs. I don't understand how one of the two bags made it through fine but the other got lost .

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

The checking was disaster, the crew wasn't behave well. It took us two hours to check in, after that thr line at the TSA was long, we barely make the flight. Bad airline

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

I wasn’t able to check in early and I wasn’t able to get an aisle seat without paying $120.

The Kayak confirmation number did not work for checking in the day before. I checked in at 8.30 using my ticket number. When I arrived at the airport, I was informed that the flight was overbooked, and since I had checked in late, I did not have a seat. The Next flight was not until ten PM. I called my wife, who had been taking care of our kids all weekend, and she was upset, calling me a liar and telling me to stay in SD. It turned my weekend getaway into a nightmare! I blame the Kayak website and will not book flights using your app in the future.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

I will never fly ANA again. They lost one of my large pieces of checked luggage, the heaviest one with the most valuable items in it, and they said they will not send me an email unless they can't find it, even though the paper they gave me to track the status of my lost luggage requires a code from an email they are supposed to send me so I can do baggage tracing. They claim to be an international airline, but they also insist on calling a Japanese telephone number to confirm where to send the lost baggage if they find it. It is impossible to find an actual contact email address for customer support on their website, and their AI chatbot is unhelpful, directing you to a webpage that says it is for contact information but does not have any actual email addresses or phone numbers listed on it. My seat in economy did not recline at all, even though I was not sitting in an exit row nor the very back row. I had to sit in the fully upright position for over ten hours of international travel. Awful experience overall.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

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